Photos - Wine & Cooking in the Heart of Chianti and Florence, Tuscany

Photos - Wine & Cooking in the Heart of Chianti and Florence, Tuscany

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Piazza del Campo in Siena comes to life under the night sky All of our Chianti cooking classes include recipe books so favorite recipes can be replicated at home Our small group class is getting ready to make a myriad of delicious local Tuscan dishes Our food tour of Florence is a great opportunity to get a feel of the local culture and experience the central market Florentine steak is a must-have culinary experience in the Tuscan region. We enjoy ours deep in the hills of Chianti This is a behind the scenes look into the Tuscan lifestyle. It's an excellent cultural experience. Up in the Tuscan mountains we tour a family farm. This is a great immersive experience and wonderful family atmosphere. We always select traditional Tuscan dishes to prepare during our cooking classes in Chianti. Sunflower blooms in the middle of summer are a wonderful opportunity to soak up the romance and beauty of Tuscany Our Chianti cooking classes are a great opportunity to learn, experience and appreciate Italian food culture Our Chianti vacation stops at the DeRicci family winery, widely regarded as the most beautiful cellar in the world Having a cooking class in Cortona, the setting for "Under the Tuscan Sun" Soaking up the "Under the Tuscan Sun" lifestyle at local winery in the Chianti region of Tuscany The Duomo in Florence is one of the most iconic buildings in the world. We visit Florence during our Chianti Vacations Guest giving love to Chianti cashmere goat deep in the hills of Tuscany at a local artisan's goat farm The views of Tuscany are unparalleled, we make sure to take advantage of every opportunity to appreciate them Having fun learning authentic Tuscan recipes from Chef Lorenzo in our private cooking class in Radda in Chianti Our Chianti vacation features a full day in Florence with a walking food tour, tasting the best food Florence offers Our guests eager to dive into another half day of cooking fun and learning how to make more Tuscan dishes Good food, good wine and good friends are always cause for celebration! Our Tuscan vacation is so much more than food and wine, it's about making lasting friendships and memories Two of our guests helping out with the antipasto before our incredible meal at a family-run winery near Greve in Chianti Aside from its famous view, Pienza is home to the delicious Tuscan pecorino cheese An afternoon spritz is a small example of how deep we dive into everyday Italian culture Italian piazzas are a great place to sit back with a glass of wine and observe Italian culture and lifestyle Piazza del Campo in Siena, Italy is the famous piazza of the Palio horse race, a pillar of the culture of Siena A great opportunity to take in and appreciate the beautiful city of Florence, the capital of the Tuscan region of Italy A food tour in Florence and Tuscany cannot miss a stop at a local pastry shop to taste some Tuscan dessert During our Tuscany vacation, we tour what is considered by many, the most beautiful wine cellars in Europe Of course, on a Chianti cooking vacation in Tuscany you cannot skip delicious pasta! Our barbeque party in Chianti is a great time to relax by the pool an soak up some sun before a night of dancing and fun Tours and tastings at various winers in Chianti create a true appreciation for these wonderful Tuscan wines Private lunch at a family owned winery overlooking the beautiful Tuscan landscape. A small sample dish highlighting the wonderful cured meats we sample throughout our Tuscan adventures in Chianti Taking a walk through this Tuscan castle turned winery in the hills of Chianti Our Chianti vacation features some of the best views Tuscany and Italy in general have to offer Taking in all of the beauty of a vineyard. This is a truly immersive and cultural experience to enjoy in Tuscany Our wine tastings are a fun, informal experience full of great information and exploration of Chianti wines Our Chianti vacation provides many opportunities to meet and interact with the locals of Tuscany Enjoying a wonderful evening of singing and dancing at a Tuscan-style barbeque Farm to table ingredients in our hand-on Chianti cooking classes build anticipation for a delicious Tuscan dinner Sharing a toast with our friends in the hills of Chianti who were kind enough to host us for a Florentine steak lunch